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7 best cookware brands our readers (and editors) love 🍳

Shop top-selling cookware from HexClad, Our Place, Caraway and more.

Shop the top-selling cookware brands, most-bought by Paste BN Shopping editors and readers.
Jan. 20, 2026Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 2:06 p.m. ET
  • HexClad, Caraway, All-Clad, and Our Place are among the top-selling brands with Paste BN readers.
  • These popular brands are known for their durable, stylish, and functional pieces.

If there's one thing I've learned in all of my cooking endeavors, it's that you don't have to be a master chef in order to whip up unforgettable, flavor-rich dishes from home—you just need a high-quality cookware set.

And luckily, with so many top-selling cookware brands available, the market for premium pans, skillets, pots and even Dutch ovens has never been hotter—or easier to shop.

HexClad, Our Place, Caraway and All-Clad rank high among some of Paste BN Shopping's top-selling cookware brands; they're trusted not only by our editors, but also bought religiously by our readers. Why? Despite their differing product offerings and ethos, each cookware brand is uniquely committed to delivering durable, thoughtfully crafted pieces that don't skimp on style or functionality.

And below, I dig into the details of each popular cookware brand—including their best-selling sets, most-used materials and warranty options. Keep reading for a breakdown of the best cookware brands of 2026, according to our readers—and invest more confidently in your next kitchen purchase:

Shop the best cookware brands, according to Paste BN readers

HexClad

Chef Gordon Ramsay-approved and editor-loved, HexClad cookware is one of the leading innovators in the kitchen category, thanks to its patented hybrid design which blends nonstick capabilities with stainless steel performance for more versatile, all-in-one cooking essentials.

HexClad Hybrid Pots & Pans Set
This HexClad best-seller is designed to replace your whole kitchen and enhance your cooking game, with an assortment of pans, stock pots and more that feature the top-selling cookware brand's signature hybrid design. Shop at HexClad
  • Materials: Stainless steel and cast iron
  • Designed for: Everyday cooking
  • Included pieces: Frying pans, sauce pans, stock pots
  • Warranty: Lifetime

Caraway

With Caraway cookware, clean cooking goes far beyond healthy ingredients; it starts with the design of your cookware. Unlike other popular cookware brands, Caraway is dedicated to developing non-toxic products that are thoughtfully-crafted without PTFE, PFOA and PFAS.

Caraway Cookware Set
Embrace a cleaner lifestyle (and diet) with this best-selling Caraway cookware set, featuring everyday essentials that'll help you tackle every recipe—from breakfast to dinner. Shop at Caraway
  • Material: Non-toxic ceramic
  • Designed for: Clean cooking
  • Included pieces: Frying pans, sauce pans, sauté pans, storage organizer
  • Warranty: Limited one-year

All-Clad

Worried about an uneven cook? All-Clad cookware is designed to remedy just that; the brand relies on a full-metal bonding technique, which melds multiple layers of stainless steel and aluminum together to ensure a signature, heat that's precise and well-balanced—no matter what you're cooking.

All-Clad D3 Stainless Everyday Pots and Pans Cookware Set
Elevate your everyday cooking with this All-Clad D3 cookware, designed specially to deliver an even, thorough cook on even the densest meats and dishes. Shop at All-Clad
  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Designed for: Stovetop cooking
  • Included pieces: Skillet, sauté pan, sauce pan, stockpot
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime

Our Place

Few cookware brands are more beloved than Our Place—and for good reason. The label is behind some of the most genius nonstick innovations in the kitchen category, thanks to Our Place's signature non-toxic, nonstick coating that's made without PFAS—and is a fixture on all Our Place cookware.

Our Place Cookware Set
Compatible with all cooktops, this Our Place Cookware Set bundles all of the brand's best-selling gadgets, including the Our Place Always Pan, Perfect Pot and more. Shop at Our Place
  • Material: Ceramic or titanium
  • Designed for: Easy, nonstick cooking
  • Included pieces: Pans, pots, spatulas, spoons, steamer basket
  • Warranty: Three-year

Made In

Made In's reputation as a top-selling cookware brand is well-earned; and its uniqueness lies in it makeup. Unlike other popular cookware brands, Made In specializes in high-quality craftsmanship, using a layered metal design that combines four different types of metal into five separate layers, delivering stainless steel cookware with an unrivaled durability.

Made In Stainless Cookware Set
Turn up the heat on your at-home cooking game with this top-selling cookware set that features varying kitchen gadgets, united by their durable, stainless steel design. Shop at Made In
  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Designed for: Performance cooking
  • Included pieces: Saucepans, stockpots, frying pans, a wok
  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty for select products

T-fal

Among the very best cookware brands for unique innovations and gadgets is T-fal, a French heritage label that's managed to reimagine what quality cookware should look (and feel) like. What sets T-fal cookware apart is its one-of-a-kind design flourishes, like the Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator for easier cooking, or the Ingenio System which includes cookware with detachable handles.

T-fal Refresh Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set
Built with an aluminum construction and no shortage of genius design flourishes, this T-fal cookware set is built to last and remain a staple in your home for years to come. Shop at T-fal
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Designed for: Daily, eco-friendly cooking
  • Included pieces: Frypans, griddles, saucepans, Dutch ovens, egg cooker, nylon tools
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime

Le Creuset

Le Creuset is one of those cookware brands that proves you don't have to sacrifice style in order to achieve a high-quality design—hence its unwavering popularity. The label's cult-favorite Dutch ovens, in particular, boast an indestructible build, offer great heat retention and a timeless look that never goes out of style.

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven
My Le Creuset Dutch Oven has proven to be the ultimate cooking appliance for stews, soups and any other dish that requires a precise, even heat. Shop at Le Creuset
  • Material: Enameled cast iron
  • Designed for: Easy-to-cook meals
  • Included pieces: Dutch oven
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty on select products

How do you determine the top-selling cookware brands?

At Paste BN Shopping, we know what our readers love and buy on repeat; the above cookware brands fall into those categories, with an assortment of products that deliver no matter your cooking level, kitchen space or budget.

In order to determine the best cookware brands according to readers (and editors), I sourced our sales history from major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond, and curated a guide that separates each label by its top-selling product, taking material and warranty into account.

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